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Airbnb Now Offers Private Luxury For Wealthy Wanderers


As Max Bialistok once said in The Producers: If you got it, flaunt it! So, for a thousand bucks a night or more, you can briefly live like a king, queen, emperor, mafia boss, Trumpish business tycoon, pro athlete or movie star.

Consider a British royal castle, French oceanside Riviera retreat, California luxury estate or a private Pacific island mansion. Airbnb Luxe now offers more than 2,000 upscale destinations, with luxury locations in the Far East, America, Europe and other desirable world sites. For deals, photos and more info, go to  www.engadget.com/2019/06/25/airbnb-luxe-high-end-home-villa-rentals

Bridges: The World’s Most Celebrated And Historic PDF Print E-mail


A reader suggested an article about interesting bridges around the world. A long-retired Air Force lifer, he claims to have bombed some, and later peacefully visited dozens over many decades. Here’s his bucket list of favorites for other seniors who intend to cross any or all of them.

Brooklyn Bridge, New York NY: Remember Frank Sinatra, as a returning WWII GI in 1945, singing about it in the movie, "It Happened In Brooklyn". Born in Brooklyn, the retiree recalls crossing many times with his family in their 1938 Ford DeLuxe Fordor sedan to Yankee Stadium or the Polo Grounds.

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Plan A Ladies-Only Retirement Party In Las Vegas PDF Print E-mail


Q: My widowed sister retires next month. When I asked her how she wants to celebrate, she said she’d love a bachelorette weekend in Vegas. What do you suggest?  PBL, Boston MA

A: Did you see Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline and Robert De Niro in the recent movie, “Last Vegas”? It’s about older bachelors’ reunion adventures in Sin City. Of course, senior women can enjoy the same fun activities. Some brief suggestions:

Do It Mid-Week: Compare weekend vs weekday airline, hotel, club, restaurant and entertainment prices. You’ll find mid-week visits are much more economical. Additionally, Las Vegas is less crowded then, allowing easier entry into all Sin City has to offer.

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Honolulu HI: Free Activities For Senior Tourists PDF Print E-mail


The capital city of Hawaii can be a very expensive place to visit. Hotels, taxis, restaurants, sightseeing, cruises and other costs can really mount up. However, savvy seniors can find activities in beautiful Honolulu that are both enjoyable and absolutely (and almost) free.

Waikiki Beach: Check out the Hawaiian Village Hotel area for fireworks nights, concerts and other scheduled beachside events. Watch the surfing at the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, named for the famed Hawaiian swimmer who earned five Olympic medals in the early 1900s.

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Seniors Beware: Air Deals Too Good To Be True PDF Print E-mail


Some recent internet ads claiming to be official airline promotions offering free flights, contests and/or deep discounts are total scams. Most recent examples include fake airline offers claiming to be from Southwest, Virgin and Delta. Facebook and other social sites are used by the thieves to get credit card and bank account information.

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First U.S. Woman Promoted To Cruise Ship Skipper PDF Print E-mail


Celebrity Cruises’ Summit will be commanded by San Francisco native Kate McCue when it sails to Bermuda from the East Coast in August. The 91,000-ton ship carries more than 3,000 passengers and crew.

Not yet 40, McCue rose through the cruise line ranks to the position of Master Mariner. She's a graduate of California State University's California Maritime Academy.

Everyone at travel4seniors.com sincerely wishes Captain McCue smooth sailing and many more years of seagoing success. www.celebritycruises.com

 
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